§ 134.219. Sanctions.
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(a)A Judge may impose appropriate sanctions, except for fees, costs, or monetary penalties, which he or she deems necessary to serve the ends of justice, if a party or its attorney:
(1)Fails to comply with an order of the Judge;
(2)Fails to comply with the rules set forth in this part;
(3)Acts in bad faith or for purposes of delay or harassment;
(4)Submits false statements knowingly, recklessly, or with deliberate disregard for the truth; or
(5)Otherwise acts in an unethical or disruptive manner.
(b)Appropriate sanctions may include:
(1)Ordering a pleading or evidentiary filing to be struck from the record;
(2)Dismissing an appeal with prejudice;
(3)Suspending counsel from practice before OHA;
(4)Filing a complaint with the applicable State bar; and
(5)Taking any other action that is appropriate to further the administration of justice. \[75 FR 47441, Aug. 6, 2010\]